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BPI forms joint venture with US payments provider

By Ted P. Torres | December 19, 2014 - 12:00am

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Global Payments Inc. (GPN) have formed a joint venture payment service provider that would increase accessibility for the bank’s clientele in both markets.

Business

Do you bargain with God?

By GOD’S WORD TODAY | By Francis D. Alvarez S.J. | July 27, 2014 - 12:00am

“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it” (Matthew 13:45-46).

Opinion

Merchant: Donaire no Pacquiao, but beating Vetyeka could lead to bigger things

By Dino Maragay | May 30, 2014 - 8:09pm

While Nonito Donaire will never be the next Manny Pacquiao, one couldn’t help but wonder if the Filipino-American fighter...

Sports

Zing Rewards expects 500 merchant partners within one year of operation

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | March 31, 2014 - 12:00am

Jabez Infinity Group Inc., a company which provides  an innovative loyalty-based rewards program, under the brand name Zing Rewards, expects to hit 500 merchant partners within one year of its launch in the...

Business

The four wives in our lives

By Francis J. Kong | December 7, 2013 - 12:00am

Some stories stand the test of time.

Business

Can Pacquiao do a ‘rare’ comeback?

By Alder Almo | November 22, 2013 - 5:00pm

Legendary boxing commentator Larry Merchant had seen boxing champions come and go. On Sunday here at Cotai Arena inside the sprawling Venetian Resort, the 82-year old boxing sage is hoping he won’t...

Sports

BIR wants online sellers to pay taxes

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | August 24, 2013 - 12:00am

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it will start collecting taxes from  individuals and businesses selling products online as part of its aggressive efforts to meet collection goal and boost government...

Business

Ayala Malls salute top retailers at 15th Annual Merchant Rewards

May 19, 2013 - 12:00am

Together with their merchant partners, the premier lifestyle and shopping destination Ayala Malls continue their commitment of providing the best and most unique experiences for their patrons. This year the Ayala...

Sunday Lifestyle

EDITORIAL - Sailing ambassadors

June 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Last year an estimated 400,000 Filipino sailors on foreign merchant ships remitted over $4.3 billion in earnings.

Opinion

Merchant delivers knockout to Mayweather

By Tim Dahlberg, AP Sports Columnist | September 22, 2011 - 11:10am

Larry Merchant wasn't quite sure he'd be able to say anything on fight night, much less what came out of his mouth. A case of Vegas throat, an affliction cursed by entertainers in this gambling city for years, had...